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deviation

[dee-vee-ey-shuhn] / ˌdi viˈeɪ ʃən /


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This tiny deviation is known as the "anomalous magnetic moment," or g−2.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

On weekends with low box-office returns—defined as one standard deviation below normal—tipping rates were 20.61%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The average analyst price target on Bloomberg is about $408, with a 35% standard deviation, he added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

That is just ordinary deviation from external reality.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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